8h00AM, pick up at your hotel in Kalaw, then transfer to Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp in Magwe village (the drive takes around 45 minutes). Upon arrival, a guide from the camp will greet you and transfer you to the main camp. Enjoy a welcome drink while receiving a briefing on the day’s activities, the background of the camp and the history of elephants in Myanmar.

Following this,embark on a short walk to the river, passing through a reforestation project set up by the camp and villagers. Be greeted by the elephants – the guide will explain their name, age, and how they ended up retiring at the camp. Trays of bananas and sugar cane will be brought out and some time will be enjoyed feeding the elephants. Afterwards, get dressed in traditional Shan garments to prepare for the elephants bathing. Walk to a natural pool, located between two small falls in the stream, where you’ll join the elephants for a bath.

OPTION FOR SHORT TREK:This morning transfer from Kalaw to the Wet Pyu Ye junction where a guide from the Green Hill Valley Elephant camp will greet you. Embark on a walk to the camp. The walk is mostly downhill and passes through a variety of forest types- teak, bamboo, etc- which is home to a variety of flora and fauna.After 45-90 minutes you will encounter the camp’s elephants. The elephants will likely be enjoying a refreshing swim in the stream and you can join the mahouts to bathe these gentle animals if you wish. Enjoy refreshments here or by a waterfall.

Return to the reforestation area to plant a tree before heading to the main camp for lunch. There is time in the afternoon to explore more on foot with the local trekking guide or interact with the elephants.

In the late afternoon say goodbye to the elephants and mahouts and transfer back to Kalaw.

NOTE : This program can start from Heho or Pindaya or Nyaung Shwe near Ine Lake but supplement for transportation will be applied.Due to weather and the nature of elephants this program may need to be altered and vary from the original proposal.